Eric DeCosta Remains 'Optimistic' About Lamar Jackson Negotiations

Ryan Mink

As urgency to reach a contract extension with Lamar Jackson ramps up, Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta feels good about the direction of talks.

DeCosta said he and Jackson are talking and have met recently.

"It's an ongoing discussion. We both understand the urgency of the situation. It's been a good dialogue, a good discussion," DeCosta said. "I'm optimistic and I continue to be optimis